Channel Diving - Eastbourne

Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, has fast become one of the largest marina developments in the UK. It's growth over the past 7 years has been enormous, it now provides visitors, whether it be by land or sea, with access to some of the finest diving on the south coast of England.

Between Beachy Head and Dungeness, there are wrecks of all shapes and sizes, including liners, merchant ships, naval warships and submarines, all in very accessible depths, many of which are rarely dived.

Probably one of the nicest things about diving around Eastbourne is that most of your diving is between 20-40mtrs. For the more experienced diver, there are some exceptionally good wrecks in the 40-55mtr range and for the Tri-mix diver, up to 70mtrs.

Shallow inshore wrecks include: HMS Ariadne, Duchess, Rio Parana, Oceana, The 1906, Lalen Mendi, Grabwell, Gold Coin, Swale.

30-40 metre wrecks include: Alaunia, SY Argonaut, Branksome Chine, Donna Isobel, Lisbon, Glenartney, Gun Wreck, Hoheweg, Braunton.

40-50metre wrecks include: UC65, Seaford Ferry, Caleb Sprague, Emerald, Deep Tens, Carlisle Castle, Storra, Jan Brons, Two Wrecks.

After an enjoyable days diving, relax at the Harvester pub/restaurant, overlooking the marina complex, part of Sovereign Harbour's new waterside development of bars, restaurants, cafés and shops.

Next to the marina is a retail park with a Virgin cinema, restaurants, and a Asda superstore, which is handy for any snacks or shopping, especially if you are staying at one of the local camp sites, just 5mins along the road.

Accommodation is available in the form of static caravans or if you prefer, there are also lots of B&B's and Hotels within 10 minutes of the harbour.

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